22/10/2026
Many growers spend plenty of time choosing the right herbicide, adjuvant and application timing, but one of the most importantingredients in the spray tank is often overlooked. More
22/10/2026
Syngenta, the original registrant of paraquat herbicide in New Zealand and Australia, is exiting the market in both countries on commercial grounds. More
22/10/2026
One of the country’s biggest crop
protection suppliers has made it even
easier for farmers to produce healthy,
high-yielding forage brassicas this
season, extending its portfolio to
cover all stages of crop establishment
and growth. More
22/10/2026
This spring, after the withdrawal of chlorpyrifos, agronomists and contractors will be considering their options to control establishment pests in fodder beet andforage brassicas. More
22/10/2026
Effective pre-emergence weed control is key to getting forage brassica crops off to a good start More
22/10/2026
Douglas Giles is a respected contractor operating throughout western Manawatu. More
22/10/2026
Significant differences emerged between new crop protection products evaluated
through A Lighter Touch efficacy and residue trials last season, giving valuable insight into potential new tools for growers. More
22/10/2026
Effective pest control has always been a balancing act between efficacy, environmental responsibility and practical application. Whether the target
is a long-established nuisance species or an exotic pest with the potential to create significant economic damage, the challenge remains the same. Operators
need products that work reliably while regulators need confidence that risks can be managed appropriately. More
22/10/2026
Spray equipment contamination is one of
the most underestimated causes of crop
damage in agriculture. More
24/07/2026
Launched into the New Zealand autumn cereal market earlier this year, Tower is already generating strong interest amongst agronomists and growers planning spring-sown barley and wheat programmes. More